A stunning visual guide to human anatomy which examines the physical structure, chemical systems and essential organs that make us who we are. Discover the incredible capabilities of the human body and its functions, richly illustrated in full colour, covering the function of cells to systems, the molecules of life, the skeletal, how muscles work, the pathways of the central nervous system, digestive, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems as well as the senses. The human body is a remarkable work of nature - its immense complexity allowing us to sense the world around us, move, regulate our temperature, formulate thoughts and much more besides. In this stunning visual guide, author Robert Snedden examines the extraordinary ways that the body works and facilitates our survival. Taking each crucial system in turn, he unpacks the processes responsible for the functioning of biology's most complex creation and makes it easy to understand for every reader. Discover the function of cells, how muscles work, how our senses allow us to perceive the world, and much more. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations and full colour diagrams to aid your understanding, this is a must-have manual for medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works. Glossary, 256 pages. 18.3 x 22.8 cm. Full price.
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